A. Primary Objective: The City recognizes there are efficiencies that can be realized by coordinating IT activities and resources. The primary objective of this chapter is to ensure coordination of and collaboration on IT related activities in the City.
B. Unique, Specialized Systems: IT systems unique to a specific department that fill a specialized function unique to that department or those which operate independently of the City's network are exempt from this chapter.
C. Exemptions: Systems that are mandated by Federal or State rules, regulations, statutes or law are exempt from this chapter.
D. Regular Reviews: The Chief Information Officer shall regularly review information management systems and decisions to assure consistency with the plan.
E. Notification Of Inconsistency: If or when the Chief Information Officer determines that an information system or decision is inconsistent with the plan, he or she shall notify the affected City department.
F. Modification: Upon notification by the Chief Information Officer, a City department shall modify a system or decision or shall request a review of the Chief Information Officer's determination by the IT Steering Committee.
G. Follow Recommendation; Review Request: A City department shall follow the recommendation of the IT Steering Committee or request a review of the matter by the Mayor's Chief of Staff or his/her designee.
H. Disaster, Emergency Situations: The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to information management activities and decisions made during a disaster or in an emergency situation.
I. Prior Management Decisions: Information management decisions made prior to the publication of this chapter are not subject to review under this chapter. (2019 Compilation)